David Mwangi Waigwa v Republic [2013] KECA 149 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 149
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The court finds that the evidence of robbery and rape was sufficient to convict the appellant and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, rape, and handling stolen property. The prosecution alleged that the appellant robbed and raped a woman in a canteen, while the appellant denied these charges.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of robbery and rape was sufficient to convict the appellant.
- Whether the appellant's alibi defense was credible.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of robbery and rape was corroborated by the appellant's recent possession of the stolen items and the medical evidence of rape. The alibi defense was considered but not found credible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Section 296 of the Penal Code
- Section 140 of the Penal Code
- Section 322 (2) of the Penal Code
- Section 124 of the Evidence Act
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